Perspectives
11 months ago
The big, bold beauty of ‘The Brutalist’ and misguided ‘Companion’ – 828reviewsNOW

“The Brutalist” is three-and-a-half hours long but worth every minute of it. New sci-fi comedy “Companion,” meanwhile, could’ve used a few system updates to its AI storyline.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Tombstone Tales: Incarcerated African Americans built WNC railroad

The Western North Carolina Railroad was built by compulsory prisoner labor killing dozens.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Forgot Valentine’s Day? Make reservations with 828newsNOW and friends

If you have not found a restaurant to eat Valentine’s Day dinner at yet, check out some of our local recommendations.

Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville
On The Town
12 months ago
World-ranked tennis stars to play Servin’ Up Love benefit at Harrah’s

Harrah’s Cherokee Center is serving up an exciting fundraiser for Hurricane Helene relief this weekend: a celebrity tennis benefit. The Stars Servin’ Up Love celebrity tennis benefit will open its doors at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in downtown Asheville.

Perspectives
12 months ago
Best of local food: Food mogul Stu Helm to announce 2025 Stoobie Award winners

Local food guide Stu Helm will announce the winners of his Food Fan Awards tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 31. Categories range from Sandwich of the Year to Deep Fried Thing of the Year.

The Hop Ice Cream
On The Town
12 months ago
Frozen ‘fast: Celebrate National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day this weekend

This weekend, National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day will be celebrated in Asheville at The Hop Ice Cream Cafe in collaboration with cereal catering company Chill Cereal Bar.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
What to do this weekend in The 828: Jan. 31 – Feb. 2

Many events are planned for Buncombe and Haywood counties this weekend. Pick your weekend plans now.

Business
12 months ago
Färməsē owners opening new concept in Dilbar space after unexpected close

After Indian street food restaurant Dilbar closed last week, their prominent location in downtown Asheville was left vacant. That is, until today. The owners Färməsē Cocktail Lounge are opening a new concept in the space.

Business
12 months ago
Bleachery Walmart sets February reopening date after storm shutdown

The Walmart at Bleachery Boulevard in Asheville is set to partially reopen to the public on Friday, Feb. 14. The store plans to be back at full capacity sometime in spring 2025.

On The Town
12 months ago
Damaged section of Swannanoa River Road reopens in east Asheville

NCDOT announced in a press release this morning, Wednesday, Jan. 29 that an extensive reconstruction project has been completed on Swannanoa River Road near the Western North Carolina Nature Center. The near-total restoration was finished in under 120 days.

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